COV-1167 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 27 September 1829, bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp in black. Delhi HG 1 on cover, fine

How scarce is the Delhi HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Delhi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1837.

When was COV-1167 posted?

COV-1167 is dated 27 September 1829, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 1 (1809–1837).

COV-1167

27 September 1829 Delhi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 September 1829, Delhi HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1167)

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Date

27 September 1829

Description

Delhi HG 1 on cover, fine

Auction

StampBay

2, Lot 7

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Other recorded marks at Delhi

19 marks

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About this Delhi pre stamp cover

COV-1167 is a Delhi pre stamp cover of 27 September 1829 bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Delhi postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Delhi HG 1 on cover, fine

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 7.

1 image of COV-1167 is recorded; the Delhi HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1837.

Questions about COV-1167

What is COV-1167?: COV-1167 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 27 September 1829, bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp in black. Delhi HG 1 on cover, fine
How scarce is the Delhi HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Delhi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1167?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 7.
When was COV-1167 posted?: COV-1167 is dated 27 September 1829, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 1 (1809–1837).

About this record

This 27 September 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Delhi HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 25 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 2, lot 7.